Six Oaks Container House in California

This 1,200 square-foot home was built with six used shipping containers in Felton, California. Designed by Modulus, the home was the subject of a 2012 Citation Award from the Santa Clara Valley chapter of the AIA. The architect camped on the site to study light and other characteristics, according to Dwell, and designed the layout to reduce construction grading. The containers were left exposed but painted, and the walls were covered with drywall for a clean interior look. Inside, an atrium was used for light and to radiate heat throughout the home.